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I have stubborn dark circles which do not go even if I have a proper sound sleep regularly. I even drink a lot if water. The dark circles are hereditary as my parents also have . Is it possible that these permanent darkcicles imply some serious underlying disease?
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There could be some underlying deficiency. Usually they are not associated with any serious disease.
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